‘Game Of Death’: ‘Torture’ Game Show Stirs Controversy In France

Contestants on a French game show called 'Game of Death' have been shown to be willing to torture a man to death if given encouragement.

The TV show, named 'Le jeu de la mort' in French, was part of an experiment that will be aired on French TV tonight.

According to the show's producers, 81% of contestants were persuaded to administer painful electric shocks to a victim, at up to a 420-volt charge.

The audience also encouraged the contestants, shouting "punishment" as further shocks were administered.